Pink Beauty Buy: Origins ‘Make A Difference’ Rejuvenating Hand Treatment
When lived in Chicago many years ago, I developed severely dry, chapped hands during one harsh winter. Fortunately, I discovered Origins ‘Make A Difference’ Rejuvenating Hand Treatment
and regained soft, silky hands in no time at all. Now that I live in Los Angeles and although the weather isn’t as harsh, I still use this cream on my hands, elbows and, guess what, feet in the winter. It does a great job of keeping my skin evenly toned and more youthful looking. So it’s great to know that throughout October, Origins will donate a portion of the proceeds from every Make A Difference Rejuvenating hand treatment sold in North America in support of their $35,000 donation to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Pampering yourself and making a difference never felt better!
Wear Pink: Splendid Pink Camouflage Tank
It’s almost the end of the Breast Cancer Awareness month but it’s not too late to show your support. Buy this cute pink camouflage tank top
by Splendid and 25% of the proceeds from its sale will benefit The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. What a splendid way to help fight breast cancer!
Shop Pink: FFANY Shoes On Sale on QVC
Tune in to QVC this Wednesday, October 17 from 7-10PM ET for the 14th Annual Fashion Footwear Charitable Foundation’s “FFANY Shoes on Sale” event. The live televised event will offer more than 100,000 pairs of designer and brand name shoes at half the suggested retail price. Net proceeds benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and several facilities that further breast cancer research and education. Additionally, QVC will present a Shoe of the Day throughout October each weekday until it sells out. You can also watch the live broadcast on your computer or shop online for for shoes that won’t be shown on air. Here’s your chance to shop designer shoes, save money, and support a worthy cause!
Pink Scent: Fracas by Robert Piguet
At the Alexander McQueen show in Paris last week, which was a tribute to Isabella Blow, pink boxes of Fracas were left on the seats and the scent was sprayed into the air. The classic fragrance by Robert Piguet was the eccentric British stylist’s favorite. Fracas also comes in a new luxe body crème. This month, Robert Piguet will donate a percentage of the proceeds from the sale of each jar of Fracas Silkening Body Crème to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Now your softer and sweeter smelling skin will benefit others!
Drink Pink: David Burke’s Little Pink Martini
For the month of October, chef David Burke created the Little Pink Martini, an exclusive cocktail served only at David Burke at Bloomingdale’s in New York City. Twenty percent of every $12 cocktail sold goes to the Breast Cancer Research Fund. If you are in New York City, do stop by to show your support.
Ingredients:
6 raspberries
2 oz. Stoli Razberi
1 oz. sweet and sour mix
1 oz. cranberry juice
1/2 oz. cream
1 bottle sparkling white wine
Crush three raspberries in a cocktail shaker. Add Stoli Razberi, sweet and sour mix, cranberry juice and cream. Shake and strain. Top with a splash of sparkling wine and garnish with three raspberries on a toothpick.
Shop For the Cure: Little Pink Book, Boutique and Card at Bloomingdales
Bloomingdale’s created the Little Pink Book, the Little Pink Boutique and the Little Pink Gift Card to support the fight against breast cancer. Bloomingdale’s teamed up with cartoonist Marisa Acocella Marchetto to create Little Pink Gift Cards, ranging in denominations of $10 to $1000, with exclusive and stylish package art.
Who Benefits:
Every item in the Little Pink Book and Store benefits the Breast Cancer Research Foundation® (BCRF) which raised $32 million last year alone. The Little Pink Gift Cards give twice: When you buy a gift card until October 31, 2007, 10 percent of the card value is donated to BCRF. Then when the gift card is redeemed, and the recipient spends more than the card value by December 31, 2007, 10 percent of that amount (excluding sales tax) will also benefit BCRF.
Buy Pink: Scoop NYC Ballet Flats
Who says you have to wear pink to buy pink? Scoop has just the answer for those who want to support breast cancer awareness without actually wearing pink. These ballet flats, in navy quilted flannel ($175) and black leather ($98), were created in support of the The Council of Fashion Designers of America’s Fashion Targets Breast Cancer (FTBC). Both styles feature padded leather inside soles with FTBC’s iconic blue bull’s eye logo. 100% of proceeds will be donated to the FTBC, which helps raise public awareness and funds to support breast cancer research, education, screening and patient care. Available at all Scoop retail stores, online at www.scoopnyc.com, and select boutiques that carry Scoop merchandise.
Pink Buys: Opi, Eleni’s Cookies and More
This week’s issue of Life & Style Magazine has more pink buys, two of which were already featured on ShopDiary:
- Ralph Lauren Polo for Fashion Targets Breast Cancer [$75]
- Vita Bracelet for Susan G. Komen for the Cure [$66]
- Eleni’s New York Cookies: 50% of proceeds benefit The Breast Cancer Research Foundation [$75]
- OPI Pink of Hearts Nailpolish: $250K for Susan G. Komen for the Cure [$8]
- Erin Condren Personalized Note Cards: $20 from each sale goes to breast cancer awareness efforts. [$40]
- Avon Memo Jotter: 100% of net proceeds ($5.43) from each sale goes to breast cancer awareness efforts. [$7.50]
Eat Pink: Sprinkles Cupcakes
Indulge your sweet tooth without the guilt!
From October 1-14, Sprinkles Cupcakes donates the proceeds from its strawberry cupcakes to the Entertainment Industry Foundation’s Women’s Cancer Research Fund. During this time, strawberry is offered every day. Just look for the pink sugar ribbon to know you are eating for a great cause!
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